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General Climbing Discussion

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Boardman Tasker Award for Mountain Literature. 28-Aug-2016 At 3:06:52 PM Andy P
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Ah well.
We didn't make the shortlist so no prizes here.
Never mind.
Climbing-related authors don't write for accolades or for money. Well I certainly didn't.
Hard luck Steve Bell (we should do beers), 'Virgin on Insanity' has only had the highest praise. Doug Scott's 'Up and About' and my own little 'Punk' too.
Have been literally bombarded with emails of disbelief from around the globe regarding this year's shortlist and the 'politics' behind the whole thing. Must say, 'The Bond' by Simon McCartney looks riveting though and I've ordered my copy to read after Steve's 'Virgin' and Doug's 'U&A'
Some of the others have already been panned in reviews and internet threads so what's going on?
Am not bitter. Honest. But I was led to believe the three grand was for Literary Merit, not soloing ability or producing a bit of kit that somebody else invented. I say that with No disrespect to AH who I've had the pleasure to meet and is adorable and the Top Man or MV either.
G'night, nanna nap time.
A.










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